Weekday Collection

Merchant in a fur coat, 1920. Artist: Kustodiev, Boris Michaylovich (1878-1927)
Merchant in a fur coat, 1920. Found in the collection of Regional W. Wereshchagin Art Museum, Mykolaiv

The Tortoise Trainer, 1906. Artist: Hamdi Bey, Osman (1842-1910)
The Tortoise Trainer, 1906. Found in the collection of the Pera Museum, Istanbul

Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Spring (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Spring (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Autumn (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Autumn (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

In a restaurant, 1887. Artist: Makovsky, Vladimir Yegorovich (1846-1920)
In a restaurant, 1887. Private Collection

Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

The Prayer of the Spinner, 1645. Artist: Dou, Gerard (Gerrit) (1613-1675)
The Prayer of the Spinner, 1645. Found in the collection of the Alte Pinakothek, Munich

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The flying Chief Cook, Caricature of the Culinary Art. Creator: Sieben, Gottfried (1856-1918)
The flying Chief Cook, Caricature of the Culinary Art. Private Collection

Fishmonger, 1911. Creator: Tatlin, Vladimir Evgraphovich (1885-1953)
Fishmonger, 1911. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow.

At the fair. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Creator: Opiz, Georg Emanuel (1775-1841)
At the fair. Scenes of life during the Biedermeier period. Private Collection

Kitchen Interior, 1645-1650. Creator: Fracanzano, Cesare (1605-1651)
Kitchen Interior, 1645-1650. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

The Four Seasons: Spring, 1607. Creator: Grimmer, Abel (1570-1619)
The Four Seasons: Spring, 1607. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Four Seasons: Autumn, 1607. Creator: Grimmer, Abel (1570-1619)
The Four Seasons: Autumn, 1607. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Four Seasons: Summer, 1607. Creator: Grimmer, Abel (1570-1619)
The Four Seasons: Summer, 1607. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Fishmarket, 17th century. Creator: Valckenborch, Frederik van (1566-1623)
Fishmarket, 17th century. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with sowing and harvesting, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with many kinds of merchants, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with many kinds of merchants, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the carved stone chambers of the Wu Family in Shantung Province, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the carved stone chambers of the Wu Family in Shantung Province, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Creator: Central Asian Art
The rubbing from the Brick Relief with Harvesting, Fishing and Hunting Scene, 25-220. Found in the collection of the Sichuan Provincial Museum, Chengdu

Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Creator: Chinese Master
Ox ploughing. From tomb room, 3rd cen. AD. Found in the collection of the Gansu Provincial Museum, Lanzhou

La Pêche à la ligne, 1767. Creator: Boucher, François (1703-1770)
La Peche a la ligne, 1767. Found in the collection of the Musee de l'Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Le Doux réveil (A Sweet Awakening), 1795-1799. Creator: Boilly, Louis-Léopold (1761-1845)
Le Doux reveil (A Sweet Awakening), 1795-1799. Found in the collection of the Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

The Game Vendor, ca 1568. Creator: Beuckelaer, Joachim (ca. 1533-1574)
The Game Vendor, ca 1568. Found in the Collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

La famille heureuse, ou Le retour du baptême (The happy family, or The return from baptism), 1642
La famille heureuse, ou Le retour du bapteme (The happy family, or The return from baptism), 1642. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Struggle for Survival. Artist: Krohg, Christian (1852-1925)
Struggle for Survival. Found in the collection of National Museum of Art, Oslo

Ruralia commoda. Agricultural calendar from a manuscript of Pietro de Crescenzi, ca 1470-1475. Found in the Collection of Muse e Conde, Chantilly

Fishermen. Found in the Collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

Family Portrait, c. 1890. Found in the collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

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Reverend Randall Burroughes and his son Ellis, 1769. Creator: Zoffani, Johann (1733-1810)
Reverend Randall Burroughes and his son Ellis, 1769. Found in the Collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Le Bain en plein air, 1904. Creator: Denis, Maurice (1870-1943)
Le Bain en plein air, 1904. Private Collection

September (From the series The Seasons)
FIA5358309 September (From the series The Seasons) by Bassano, Leandro da Ponte (1557-1622); Museum of Art, Tula, Russia; (add.info)

Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo)
STC347595 Mid-morning coffee (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Fishwife, End 1780s. Creator: Morland, George (1736-1804)
Fishwife, End 1780s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Scene in the Cellar, ca 1710-1715. Creator: Crespi, Giuseppe Maria (1665-1747)
Scene in the Cellar, ca 1710-1715. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Fleur de Lande, 1897. Creator: Wely, Jacques (1873-1910)
Fleur de Lande, 1897. Private Collection

The Month of September, c. 1618. Creator: Vrancx, Sebastiaen (1574-1647)
The Month of September, c. 1618. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

The Tuna Fish Seller (Krater), 4th century BC. Creator: Pittore del venditore di tonno
The Tuna Fish Seller (Krater), 4th century BC. Found in the collection of Museo Mandralisca, Cefalu

The Butcher Shop (La Macelleria). Creator: Passerotti (Passarotti)
The Butcher Shop (La Macelleria). Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

Nana, Early 1880s. Creator: Gervex, Henri (1852-1929)
Nana, Early 1880s. Private Collection

La Belle cuisiniere, 1735. Creator: Boucher, Francois (1703-1770)
La Belle cuisiniere, 1735. Found in the collection of Musee Cognacq-Jay, Paris

Giovane donna in deshabille(La toilette), c. 1880
Giovane donna in deshabille (La toilette), c. 1880. Private Collection

A Family Group, ca 1664. Creator: Coques, Gonzales (1614 / 18-1684)
A Family Group, ca 1664. Found in the collection of National Gallery, London

The return of fishing boats, c. 1920. Creator: Ciardi, Beppe (Giuseppe) (1875-1932)
The return of fishing boats, c. 1920. Private Collection

Blind Mans Bluff. Creator: Makovsky, Konstantin Yegorovich (1839-1915)
Blind Mans Bluff. Private Collection

Hearing the Homework, 1923. Creator: Ollila, Yrjo (1887-1932)
Hearing the Homework, 1923. Found in the Collection of Suomen Kansallisgalleria

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"Journeying through Time: A Glimpse into the Weekday" Step into a time machine and embark on a captivating journey through various eras, as we explore the concept of "weekday" depicted in art. In 1920, Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev's masterpiece unveils a bustling weekday scene with a merchant donning an opulent fur coat. The vibrant colors and intricate details transport us to an era filled with prosperity and luxury. Traveling back further to ca 1330, an anonymous artist captures the laborious nature of weekdays in medieval times. Reaping and binding sheaves symbolize hard work and dedication amidst the picturesque countryside. Gerard Dou's painting from 1645 titled "The Prayer of the Spinner" portrays a serene moment during a weekday where prayer intertwines with mundane tasks. This artwork reminds us that spirituality can bring solace even during busy days. Vladimir Yegorovich Makovsky takes us to an elegant restaurant in 1887, where patrons indulge in delectable delights while enjoying each other's company. This snapshot of urban life showcases how weekdays were often punctuated by moments of leisure and socializing. Osman Hamdi Bey introduces us to his mesmerizing creation - "The Tortoise Trainer" from 1906. In this peculiar depiction, we witness how weekdays could be filled not only with conventional activities but also unexpected encounters that ignite curiosity. Boris Dmitryevich Grigoriev challenges societal norms by shedding light on marginalized individuals like prostitutes who navigate their own unique path within society’s constraints. His thought-provoking artwork prompts reflection on diverse experiences within everyday life. Christian Krohg's poignant painting "Struggle for Survival, " created between 1852-1925, depicts the harsh reality faced by many during weekdays as they fought against adversity for their livelihoods. It serves as a reminder that not all they are filled with comfort and ease.